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Matt Geraghty

Matt Geraghty is a bassist without borders, a sonic traveler whose musical pursuits have drawn him to the local music scenes on four continents. Geraghty has collaborated with musicians from Brazil, Colombia, West Africa, Japan, India, and Trinidad, and has journeyed deep into the musical enclaves of Spain, France, Portugal, Cuba, Colombia, and the Philippines.

Matt's list of music collaborations crosses all genres of music and includes projects and recordings with 4-time grammy winning pianist Gil Goldstein, 7-time grammy winning drummer Paul Wertico, Polish star vocalist Anna Maria Jopek, Indian Sarangi Master Ramesh Misra and grammy winning harmonica virtuoso and original member of Bela Fleck and Flecktones Howard Levy.

Drawing inspiration from Pat Metheny's melodic clarity and Herbie Hancock's moody, electric grooves, Geraghty crafts a global sound that's rooted in the style of contemporary jazz. His compositions are both atmospheric and tuneful, serving as compelling narratives of the journeys that continue to shape his musical style.

On his 4th recording ‘DEPARTURES’ bassist and composer Matt Geraghty propels his cross pollination of jazz and world music into new territory. Bringing together musicians from Poland, India, Armenia, Russia, Brazil, New York and Chicago Matt presents 12 new internationally inspired compositions.

“DEPARTURES” features contributions of Polish vocalist Anna Maria Jopek, Indian sarangi virtuoso Ramesh Misra, 3-time Grammy winner Gil Goldstein on piano and accordion, Grammy nominated drummer Mark Walker, guitarist Neal Alger, Brazilian drummer Adriano Santos, Russian pianist Misha Tsiganov and guitarist Jonathan Kreisberg.

Recorded for Omnilingual Records, “DEPARTURES” was Recorded at Avatar Studios in New York City.

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Matt Geraghty Project - Departures (2011)

Matt Geraghty Project - Departures (2011)

Source: Something Else!

Bassist Matt Geraghty found the perfect name for his new contemporary jazz release, since Departure moves so very far outside of the expectations for labels like “contemporary jazz." Geraghty opens with a short instrumental piece featuring Ramesh Misra on the sarangi, a bowed stringed instrument from North India, before a gentle piano interlude from Misha Tsiganov seems to point back toward more familiar waters. Not so fast: Ara Dinkjian leaps to the fore with turns on the cumbus and oud, ...

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Matt Geraghty Project - 2011 Release "Departures"

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On his 4th recording Departures bassist and composer Matt Geraghty propels his cross pollination of jazz and world music into new territory. Bringing together musicians from Poland, India, Armenia, Russia, Brazil, New York and Chicago Matt presents 12 new internationally inspired compositions. Departures features contributions of Polish vocalist Anna Maria Jopek, Indian sarangi virtuoso Ramesh Misra, 3-time Grammy winner Gil Goldstein on piano and accordion, Grammy nominated drummer Mark Walker, guitarist Neal Alger, oud player Ara Dinkjian, Brazilian drummer Adriano ...

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Matt Geraghty Project Video Series: Portugal and Blue Note

Matt Geraghty Project Video Series: Portugal and Blue Note

Source: Michael Ricci

The Matt Geraghty Project has launched two new videos featuring the group performing in NYC and on tour in Portugal. The first video showcases a brand new composition entitled 'Song for Joanna' performed live at the Blue Note featuring Avishai Cohen, Mike Moreno, Adriano Santos and Misha Tsiganov. The second video gives a snapshot of the Matt Geraghty Project gigging in Lisbon, Portugal performing original material with Indian Vocalist Satya Gummuluri, Neal Alger, Scott Anderson, Ze Maria, and Miguel Casais. ...

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Matt Geraghty Project at the Blue Note Sat. Late Night Featuring Grammy Winner Howard Levy!

Matt Geraghty Project at the Blue Note Sat. Late Night Featuring Grammy Winner Howard Levy!

Source: All About Jazz

WHO: Matt Geraghty: Bass/Compositions FEATURING Howard Levy: Harmonica Satya Gummuluri: Vocals Rez Abbasi: Guitar Adriano Santos: Drums Sean Wayland:Keys

WHAT: Performing Music from Latest CD 'Passport'

WHEN: Saturday August 9th After Midnight Set 12:30 AM

WHERE: Blue Note 131 West 3rd New York, NY (212)475-8592

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Matt Geraghty Project Release New Digital Single

Matt Geraghty Project Release New Digital Single

Source: All About Jazz


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The Matt Geraghty Project at Bowery Poetry Club in NYC - Sunday 7:30PM

The Matt Geraghty Project at Bowery Poetry Club in NYC - Sunday 7:30PM

Source: All About Jazz

The Matt Geraghty Project, led by bassist and composer Matt Geraghty, is an ambitious modern musical effort revealing exciting and cutting-edge cross-cultural concepts. The global texture of the group is cultivated by Indian vocalist Satya Gummuluri who sings in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjab and Geraghty's compositions that blend jazz, rock, funk and music from Brazil, Spain, India and North Africa. Geraghty will be performing music from his 3rd CD Passport which features 6-time grammy award winning drummer Paul Wertico and ...

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Matt Geraghty Project at Smalls Jazz Club, Saturday November 10th 7:30PM

Matt Geraghty Project at Smalls Jazz Club, Saturday November 10th 7:30PM

Source: All About Jazz

The Matt Geraghty Project, led by bassist and composer Matt Geraghty, is an ambitious modern musical effort revealing exciting and cutting-edge cross-cultural concepts. The global texture of the group is cultivated by Indian vocalist Satya Gummuluri who sings in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjab and Geraghty's compositions that blend jazz, rock, funk and music from Brazil, Spain, India and North Africa. Geraghty will be performing music from his 3rd CD Passport which features 6-time grammy award winning drummer Paul Wertico and ...

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Matt Geraghty Project to Perform at Nublu Tonight in New York City

Matt Geraghty Project to Perform at Nublu Tonight in New York City

Source: All About Jazz

The Matt Geraghty Project, led by bassist and composer Matt Geraghty, is an ambitious modern musical effort revealing exciting and cutting-edge cross-cultural concepts. The global texture of the group is cultivated by Indian vocalist Satya Gummuluri who sings in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjab and Geraghty's compositions that blend jazz, rock, funk and music from Brazil, Spain, India and North Africa. Geraghty will be performing music from his 3rd CD Passport which features 6-time grammy award winning drummer Paul Wertico from ...

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Matt Geraghty Project at Bowery Poetry Club, NYC - Tonight Aug. 21st 10PM

Matt Geraghty Project at Bowery Poetry Club, NYC - Tonight Aug. 21st 10PM

Source: All About Jazz

The Matt Geraghty Project, led by bassist and composer Matt Geraghty, is an ambitious modern musical effort revealing exciting and cutting-edge cross-cultural concepts. The global texture of the group is cultivated by Indian vocalist Satya Gummuluri who sings in Urdu, Hindi, and Punjab and Geraghty's compositions that blend jazz, rock, funk and music from Brazil, Spain, India and North Africa. Geraghty will be performing music from his 3rd CD 'Passport' which features 6-time grammy award winning drummer Paul Wertico from ...

"One would hope more Chicago jazz fans would pick up a copy of Departures and catch this talented and original young voice on the scene the next time he comes to town, and let us hope that is sooner rather than later."-Brad Walseth (ChicagoJazz.net)

"One has to applaud Geraghty for taking risks and attempting to fuse different cultures together"-Jazz Review.com

"Departures is one of the most comfortable albums I’ve listened to in awhile. Listening to it feels like throwing on a well broken-in pair of slippers. For fans of contemporary jazz, there’s no way you’ll go wrong with this disc

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Recordings: As Leader | As Sideperson

Departures

Point of Departure, WMPG-FM
2012

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Passport

Omnilingual Records
2011

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